CRIME Scene Sketch

PURPOSE: The crime scene sketch is an invaluable aid in

recording investigative data.

It is a permanent record that provides supplemental information that is not easily accomplished with the exclusive use of crime scene photographs and notes.

Uses in Court: Depicts the overall layout of a location

Shows the relationship of evidence to the surroundings.

It can show the path a suspect or victim took and the distances involved.

It can be used when questioning suspects and witnesses

Should correlate to the testimony of witness

Serves as a tool to reference to the for prosecutor, judge and jury.

What must be included on the sketch

A. Address or location of scene.B. Case number.C. Date sketch was made and by whom.D. A key to identify the different objects

in the sketch.E. An arrow to show the direction of

north.F. Scale used for the sketch or the

statement “Not to Scale”.

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YOUR JOB:

Recreate the crime scene sketch, neatly, with straight edge, to scale, errors corrected, labeled

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